Backpacking Marinoni Scenic Area (12/9/2022 to 12/11/2022)

Activity: 

Backpacking and Exploring

Location: 

Friday – Camp at Spy Rock (0.25 mile hike)

https://goo.gl/maps/4vRrKnXS1RW76Rmy5

Saturday – Drive to Lick Branch Trailhead and hike 3 miles to the Marinoni Scenic Area.  Spend the day exploring the area.  Camp in the Marinoni Scenic Area.

https://goo.gl/maps/FAxLYKeiPUo6j8vm7

Sunday – Hike 3 miles back to Lick Branch

Departure Time:  

Friday.  Meet at 5:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Depart at 6:00

Return Time:  

Sunday at 1:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Watch email for time changes.

Cost:  

$25 plus Money for McDonalds or Snacks on the way home.  If time allows.

Packing List: 

Backpack

Prepare for rain.

See Backpack Checklist on our website.

http://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Backpacking-Checklist-Weekend.pdf

See How to Pack your backpack.

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 

Everyone should have a food buddy.

Backpacking style cooking.  See Backpacking food ideas.

Saturday Breakfast

Saturday Trail Lunch

Saturday Supper

Sunday Breakfast

Money for McDonald’s on Sunday.

Weather: 

Low of 36, High of 56.  Rain Saturday Morning.